Finance Director

Theale

Competitive Salary + Car + Bonus

Role Profile

Lockhart Catering Equipment specialise in supplying high calibre and unique products through their superior brands, providing customers with innovation, inspiration, and differentiation. A trading division of Bunzl UK Ltd, Lockhart Catering Equipment are one of the world's finest suppliers of quality catering equipment and clothing. They are renowned for being a prestigious brand which is associated with the top catering and leisure establishments across the country.

As the exclusive recruitment partner for Lockhart Catering, Cast UK have been instructed to recruit a Finance Director to continue their impressive performance. The role will play an integral part in managing working capital, financial risk, and leveraging opportunities for this market leading business.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting and accounting as per Bunzl regulatory and legal requirements.
• Cashflow management for the division
• Involved at divisional level in management, motivation, training, recruitment and selection of financial staff
• Responsible for the consolidation and review of divisional accounts, budgeting & strategic plan processes across the division.
• Preparation of review documents / presentations for review meetings
• Auditors and financial advisors - ongoing interaction to fulfil statutory requirements as well as adhoc projects
• Manage all property matters relating to operating businesses.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong leadership skills with focus on colleague engagement, empowerment, and overall development, winning the hearts and minds of colleagues
• Excellent knowledge of business ERP environment, and the ability to source and implement improvements.
• Customer focused leader who can intelligently balance the demands of the day-to-day and strategic expectations
• A strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate this into effective financial decision making

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